Bill > HB2021

This bill makes several changes to Arizona's early voting and ballot procedures, primarily focusing on identification requirements and ballot submission methods. Starting in 2026, the bill mandates that county recorders establish on-site early voting locations and modify the process for returning early ballots. Voters will now have three options for returning early ballots: mailing the ballot to the county recorder and having it received by 7:00 p.m. on election day, depositing the ballot at a voting location by 7:00 p.m. on the Friday before election day, or bringing the ballot to a voting location on election day while presenting valid identification. The bill also introduces stricter identification requirements, requiring voters to present valid identification when submitting an early ballot at an on-site voting location after the Friday before election day. Additionally, the bill clarifies language around ballot handling, emphasizing that voters can only handle their own ballots or those of family members, household members, or individuals for whom they are a caregiver. These changes aim to enhance election security and provide more structured procedures for early voting in Arizona.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81678